OPA Presents Broadway Masterpiece, “Anastasia!”

Ovation Performing Arts (OPA) waltzes into spring with the beloved, adventure-filled production of Broadway masterpiece “Anastasia.” The dazzling musical from Tony Award winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty (music) and Lynn Ahrens (lyrics), will run two weekends, May 27-28 and June 2-4, at Ridgeview High School. Tickets are $14 or $48 for a family four-pack. “Anastasia's a community collaboration on a grand scale,” said Director Jonathan Shepherd. “The most exciting part is that nobody really knows exactly what it's all going to become until the very end – we get to discover that with our audience.” “Anastasia” tells a thrilling and passionate tale of courage and self-discovery featuring the iconic 1997 film songs “Once Upon a December” and “Rumor in St. Petersburg” along with many Broadway additions. With dashing, roguish con man, Dimitri, and joyful, former aristocrat, Vlad, the young amnesiac Anya flees the fallen Russian Empire for the euphoria of 1920's Paris on a quest for identity, family and love. The production will feature live orchestra, rich cultural immersion, moving songs and lots of dance, by a cast of 50 students, ages 7 to 19. In addition, a silent auction will be available in the lobby featuring various items donated by businesses in the community as well as items hand-crafted by cast members. “Theatre is life for these kids,” Shepherd said. “Their passion, talent and crazy never-say-no ambition amazes me every rehearsal. I thought earplugs were for metal bands, not for choir.” For tickets or more information, please visit www.ovationpa.com. Production-related questions as well as advertising and sponsorship opportunities may be directed to Show Coordinator, Andrea Garner at garner3461@gmail.com.